quân phiệt
nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kwən˧˧ fiət̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [kwəŋ˧˧ fiək̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [wəŋ˧˧ fiək̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
quân phiệt means a warlord.
Chinese characters: 軍閥
Meanings of quân phiệt in English
Noun
- A person who exercise power over a region by military power; a warlord.
Adjective
- Warlordism
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 軍閥 (“warlord”).
Frequently asked questions
What does quân phiệt mean in English?
quân phiệt (noun) means "a warlord".
How do you pronounce quân phiệt?
IPA: Hanoi [kwən˧˧ fiət̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [wəŋ˧˧ fiək̚˨˩˨]. Tones: quân — level tone (ngang), phiệt — heavy tone (nặng).
Is quân phiệt a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. quân phiệt is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 軍閥.